Archive for the ‘Manchester Terrier’ Category
The Manchester Terrier is a breed of dog of the smooth-haired terrier type. Manchester Terriers are considered by most to be the oldest of all identifiable terrier breeds, finding mention in works dating from as early as the 16th century.
In 1570 Dr. Caius (Encyclopedia of Dogs) gives mention to the ‘Black and Tan Terrier,’ though he referred to a rougher coated, shorter legged dog than we are now accustomed to. Although the Manchester Terrier is placed in the Terrier Group.
The Manchester Terrier non-toy variety weighs 12 to 22 lb (5.4 to 10.0 kg) and has three allowable ear types (naturally erect, button, or cropped). Other than size differences and ear type, the Manchester Terrier and the Toy Manchester Terrier have the same over all appearance, and since 1958 have been varieties of the same breed.


